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Mexican Lard Sugar Cookies
A crumbly, melt‑in‑your‑mouth Mexican‑style sugar cookie made with pig lard, cinnamon‑infused water and a sweet cinnamon‑sugar coating. Inspired by a grandma’s holiday recipe, these cookies are perfect for Christmas or any festive gathering.
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Critical Success Points
- • Creaming the lard and sugar until light and fluffy
- • Achieving a Play‑Doh‑like dough consistency without over‑mixing
- • Chilling the dough for at least 20 minutes
- • Rolling the dough on a well‑floured surface to prevent sticking
- • Baking just until lightly golden to keep the interior crumbly
Safety Warnings
- • Cinnamon water is hot; handle with care to avoid burns.
- • Use oven mitts when removing the hot baking sheet.
- • Lard is high in saturated fat; consume in moderation.
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